Has anyone had success removing the white rust from the galvanized rods, tubes, and other components, that does not also create a condition that would make the rust return even quicker? These are only used inside, but are stored in an an uninsulated storage shed. Assuming I can get it removed, what should I used to prevent it.

Has anyone had success removing the white rust from the galvanized rods, tubes, and other components, that does not also create a condition that would make the rust return even quicker? These are only used inside, but are stored in an an uninsulated storage shed. Assuming I can get it removed, what should I used to prevent it.

Thanks.

Hi David,I have the same lifts and although I've only encountered that once when I left my lifts in a more damp area overnight, I've used some mild 3M scotch pads (similar to ones used on kitchen utensils/plates) worked it down just enough to remove the white residue/calcium deposits on the bare metal and then a lite coat of WD40 on a rag and wiped it down to act as a barrier to keep the rust from forming.

Again, I only did this once and they are still looking great. It's been over a year with no issues.

-Sam

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Hi David,I have the same lifts and although I've only encountered that once when I left my lifts in a more damp area overnight, I've used some mild 3M scotch pads (similar to ones used on kitchen utensils/plates) worked it down just enough to remove the white residue/calcium deposits on the bare metal and then a lite coat of WD40 on a rag and wiped it down to act as a barrier to keep the rust from forming.

Again, I only did this once and they are still looking great. It's been over a year with no issues.

-Sam

Mine are about 8 yrs old and looking pretty powdery. When the locking pins snap in they usually puff.

Just knock it down with a bristle brush or scotch brite pad. You'd have to go at it with a wire wheel to really do any damage unless the coating is already gone in which case the rust you'd be battling would not be white.

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Has anyone had success removing the white rust from the galvanized rods, tubes, and other components, that does not also create a condition that would make the rust return even quicker? These are only used inside, but are stored in an an uninsulated storage shed. Assuming I can get it removed, what should I used to prevent it.

Thanks.

Not sure about galvanized rods but I have used Quick-Glo on chrome and steel and it works very well.It has a mild abrasive and a wax combination to help protect from rust returning.